JOIN US AT THE NORTH AMERICA FORUM
The PCI Security Standards Council is pleased to announce its first ever Middle East Forum. Securing payment card data is a global challenge that requires a united approach. With the help of organizations in the Middle East, the payments community will be able to ensure that PCI Standards, solutions and resources remain the best defense against data compromise worldwide.
SPEAKERS
The following speakers will present at the meeting
Dr. Abdul Malik Al Jaber Chairman of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), Founder and Chairman of MENA Apps.
Mark Cabiling Director Payments, du
George Held VP/Commerce, Etisalat Group
Troy Leach, CISSP, CISA Chief Technology Officer PCI Security Standards Council
Jeremy King International Director PCI Security Standards Council
Christopher J. Novak Managing Principal Verizon
Stephen W. Orfei General Manager PCI Security Standards Council
Izdehar Safarini Deputy CEO – Technical and Operation Middle East Payment Services (MEPS)
Kashif Sohail PCI DSS QSA, CISSP, CRISC, CISA, SANS GIAC GPEN, PMP, BS25999 LA
AGENDA
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Networking Breakfast and Vendor Showcase | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome and Introductions Jeremy King, International Director, PCI Security Standards Council Hear welcoming remarks and learn what will be covered throughout the day. |  |
| 9:15-10:15 | Perspectives from the Council: An Overview of Payment Data Security Stephen Orfei, General Manager, PCI Security Standards Council Join us for an overview of current Council initiatives and an overview of what’s to come in 2015. |  |
| 10:15-10:45 | Networking Break and Vendor Showcase | |
| 10:45-11:45 | Keynote: Digital Payments in MENA – Opportunities and Challenges Dr. Abdul Malek Al Jaber, Chairman of Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), Founder and Chairman of MENA Apps. |  |
| 11:45-12:30 | Panel – Drivers and Disruptors in Middle East Payments Mark Cabling, Director Payments, du; George Held, VP/Commerce, Etisalat Group; Kashif Sohail, Principal Consultant, GRC360; We’ve entered an era where customers are demanding a more interactive experience and existing security systems are being challenged by emerging payment platforms. Consumer demand for anytime, anywhere access to account information and transactional services has resulted in the rapid growth of banking apps and mobile payments. This talk will focus on real-world examples and case studies from the Middle East to attempt to answer the following thoughts:
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| 12:30-13:30 | Networking Lunch and Vendor Showcase | |
| 13:30-14:45 | The State of the Payment Ecosystem Troy Leach, CTO, PCI Security Standards Council In this session, Mr. Leach will provide an overview of current payment initiatives, including:
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| 14:45-15:15 | Networking Break and Vendor Showcase | |
| 15:15-16:15 | Forensics Overview of the Middle East Christopher J. Novak, Managing Principal, Global Investigative Response, Verizon |  |
| 16:15-16:45 | Middle East Perspectives on Payments Dharshan Shanthamurthy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, SISA Information Security By attending this session, learn more about:
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| 16:45-17:15 | Participation Overview; Closing Remarks Izdehar Safarin, Deputy CEO, Technical and Operation, Middle East Payment Services (MEPS); Stephen Orfei, General Manager, PCI Security Standards Council |  |
| 17:15-18:30 | Networking Reception and Vendor Showcase |
Register today to secure a spot at the 2015 North America Community Meeting.
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TRAINING
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In conjunction with the North America Community Meeting, five training courses are available, allowing attendees to make the most of their travel time and budgets. The trainings will take place at the Pan Pacific Hotel.
PCI Awareness Training | 2 October
PCI Awareness Training is perfectly suited for anyone interested in learning more about PCI Standards with a focus on those individuals working for organizations that must meet compliance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
Internal Security Assessor Training | 27 – 28 September
The Internal Security Assessor (ISA) Program provides large merchants, acquiring banks, and processors the opportunity to build their internal payment data security expertise, as well as increase their efficiency in complying with PCI Standards.
Qualified Security Assessor Training | 27 – 28 September
Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) training provides instruction on how to conduct assessments of merchants, institutions and service providers who must be compliant with the PCI DSS.
PA-QSA Training | 2-3 October
PA-QSA training provides you the tools to become an expert on the requirements for PA-DSS compliance and have an impact on the consistent and proper application of security measures and controls for your client’s payment applications. Enrollment is restricted to existing QSAs only.
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